Senior Structural Designer

Overview

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

• Independently complete calculations and drawings for small and medium projects
• Develop job‑specific specifications for less complex projects
• Lead junior engineers in complex projects
• Work with and coordinate with architectural interiors and other engineering disciplines
• Perform construction administration duties including completing field observation reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders
• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Communicate design issues and solutions with the design team and owner clients
• Understand industry‑standard design processes and construction methods
• Work within project scope, budgets, and design approach to deliver projects to clients on time, on budget, and at a high level of client service
• Nurture existing client relationships
• Assist with development of design standards

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of architects, engineers, and owner clients effectively
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought

• Minimum of 8 years of related work and/or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or a diploma in Structural Engineering / Architectural Technology
• Professional Engineering or Structural Engineering license is preferred
• Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit)
• Experience with general business software (Microsoft Office suite)
• Experience with industry‑standard structural engineering software (CSI, RISA, RAM, etc.)

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits,…